Cougar Bytes for September 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
Volume I, Number 1
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- COUGAR CUISINE
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- CCCC-BAY
- COUGAR BITE-BACKS
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Jessica Brown: CCCC's First Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award
The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced this week that Jessica Brown, who teaches biology, anatomy, physiology, and forensic science at CCCC, has been named the winner of its R. J. Reynolds 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award. This is the first time a member of the CCCC faculty has received this honor. Jessica's colleagues foreshadowed the NCCCS award when they named her CCCC's Instructor of the Year earlier in 2008.
The process of elimination was arduous. Jessica competed against candidates from all 58 community colleges in the state. She underwent three interviews, an initial interview, another when she made it into the top ten candidates, and a final interview when she was named among the five finalists.
The award will be presented on November 21, 2008 at the NCCCS Day of Recognition in Raleigh. Jessica will receive a check for $8,000 and will bring home another $2,000 check for the CCCC Foundation. "This is a huge blessing," said Jessica, " I consider it an honor to be an ambassador for the college."
One of Jessica's students said it best: "Prepared and passionate are two adjectives that describe her. She is a phenomenal teacher and person, the ideal of what teachers should be." Our very own Jessica Brown, the best of the best.
Community Supported Agriculture
The Land Lab at CCCC's Sustainable Agriculture program supplies fresh vegetables to fortunate members of the faculty and staff year around. Robin Kohanowich, Sustainable Farming Coordinator, says that students are planting strawberries, carrots, beets, collards and broccoli now for late fall and spring harvesting. If you would like to participate in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and get a box of fresh vegetables from the Land Lab once a week, let Robin know at kkohanowich@cccc.edu. You will be receiving the new CCCC CSA Newsletter via GroupWise at regular intervals.
100% of Nursing Graduates Pass NCLEX-RN
13 brand new nurses received their pins and Associate Degrees in Nursing on Thursday, May 9, 2008 as faculty, staff, relatives and friends watched with pride. 100% of the graduating class passed the NCLEX-RN examination on their first attempt. Rhonda Evans, Health Occupations Chair, and her faculty and staff deserve enormous credit and our heartfelt appreciation for their excellent performance in preparing these students for success as they start their professional lives.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Jazz Instructor Gregg Gelb and His Orchestra Perform
Gregg Gelb, CCCC Introduction to Jazz Instructor, and his Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra, perform at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10, at the Lee County Community Arts Center, in Sanford. The program features T.K. Blue, saxophonist, flutist, composer, and teacher. Blue has performed with many great international artists and is director of jazz studies at Long Island University-C.W. Post Campus. Admission is $15.
From 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, Gelb and the orchestra perform at a semi-formal dinner/dance, "Jazz in November," at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, in Sanford. The Rev. Iris Jordan, Kathy Gelb, and Peggy Taphorn will be the featured vocalists. Admission is $35 up to Nov. 12 or $40 at the door.
The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society is sponsoring both performances. The November event is a fundraiser for the Society's jazz education program. For more information on either event, go to www.carolinajazz.com.
A Lecture Series, "Change Over Time" by Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes, a history instructor on the CCCC Chatham campus, will be continuing his lecture series, "Change Over Time," with three lectures scheduled as follows:
| 10/09/08 | The Good Life |
3:30 pm - Room 108 in Bldg. 2 5:30 pm - Room 108 in Bldg. 2 |
| 10/30/08 | The History of Evil |
3:30 pm - Room 108 in Bldg. 2 5:30 pm - Room 108 in Bldg. 2 |
| 11/25/08 | American History? |
3:30 pm - Room 229 in Bldg. 1 5:30 pm - Room 229 in Bldg. 1 |
| Chatham County | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Lee County | Wednesday, October 1 |
| Harnett County | Thursday, October 2 |
The whole point of Activity Day is to relax, meet a few people and have a good time. Check your campus for details. Lunch and dinner will be served to all participants, both students and staff. Bring your CCCC ID and join in the fun. There will be no classes scheduled between 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. on your campus on Activity Day.
Barbering School in New Quarters
Walter Cotton, Barbering Chair, thanks everyone who contributed to the recent move of the Barbering School to its new building at the West Harnett Center, just off NC Hwy. 87 at Hwy. 27.
PERSONNEL NOTES
News From the CCCC Family
Eric Butler (Maintenance Staff/Lee Campus) is recuperating from surgery at his home. He would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at 112 Eric Drive, Cameron, NC 28326.
Gerald Jackson, husband of Starlene Jackson (Purchasing Agent) had surgery at Duke Hospital last week. He is at home recuperating and would appreciate hearing from his CCCC friends. The home address is 816 Southall Place, Sanford, NC 27330.
Salvino W. Stallone, father-in-law of Jim Felton (Director of the Small Business Center and Civic Center), passed away September 12, 2008. Funeral services were at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Wilbraham, MA. You may remember Jim and his wife, Sue, with a card at 1523 Cranberry Lane, Sanford, NC 27330.
Kathleen Hundley, Human Services Instructor, delivered her paper, Social Psychology of Culture and Race: The Impact of Global Warming on Social Change within Culture and Ethnicity at Oxford University, England in March of this year. Kathleen participated by invitation in the Oxford Round Table, a group of academicians from around the world who meet to engage in discussions of contemporary public policy issues that affect states and nations.
Suzanne and Jim Felton would like to thank everyone for their kindness during the loss of Sue's Dad. "Your kind thoughts, heartfelt prayers and cards, plants, and generous donations have been most supportive during our difficult time. You are indeed a wonderful family."
Elizabeth Wicker: "Thank you to my CCCC family for all of your support during the recent loss of my mother. Your kind words, cards, and most of all, prayers, are greatly appreciated. All of the cards that I have received over the past two weeks have encouraged me so much during this difficult time. I feel very blessed to work with such wonderful people. "
Rosita Davis is a proud grandmother for the 13th time. Montgomery Wyatt Davis was born on September 10, 2008 at UNC Hospital. The newest Davis weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19.25 inches long. Rosita is AHS Lead & Distance Education Instructor at Pittsboro.
New Arrivals
The Marketing & Public Affairs Department welcomes Neil McGowan, who joined the marketing team as a full-time graphic designer/multimedia specialist on September 16th. Neil graduated with a B.S. in Visual Communication Technology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
Birthdays
| 9/28 | McCrimmon, Markita |
| 9/29 | Gusman, Robin |
| 9/29 | Edwards, William |
| 9/30 | Ivey, Jennifer |
| 10/01 | Johnson, Kenneth |
| 10/01 | Mann, Charles |
COUGAR CUISINE
Subway Comes to Lee Campus
All you hungry cats will find sustenance at the temporary SUBWAY food trailer located behind Wilkinson Hall, in front of Guided Studies. The food trailer will provide a limited menu from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Beginning next week, Subway will begin offering two hot subs - meatball marinara and sweet onion chicken teriyaki. Once renovations are completed in the kitchen area, hours will be expanded to provide a full Subway menu including breakfast items as well as soups, salads, wraps, pizza and more from morning through early evening. We will be bringing you the specials as soon as the permanent installation is open for business sometime in October.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Sept. 30 - SGA Fall Activity Day-Chatham. 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 1 - SGA Fall Activity Day-Lee.12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 2 - SGA Fall Activity Day-Harnett.12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 13 - Administrative Staff Meeting.
Oct. 14-17 - Student break.
Oct. 22 - Board of Trustees Fall Meeting. 7 p.m. Miriello Building Multi-purpose Room, Harnett Campus.
Oct. 23 - CCCC Association of Educational Office Professionals meeting.
Oct. 31 - SGA-sponsored Halloween Costume contests.
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Adoption or for Free
Free to Good Home: Economy Storage Boxes from Staples, white with lids, while they last. Excellent for moving or storage. Email Ellen Dickey at edickey@cccc.edu. (No phone calls, please.)
Wanted: Working electric stove, 30". Will barter for ongoing supply of homemade bread. Contact Irene Smith, (919) 718-7518, ismit196@cccc.edu.
Love for Sale: Harriet, a beautiful Brittany spaniel mix, needs a loving home. You can find her picture at www.petfinder.com. Look under Breed: Boykin, ZIP Code 27298. Contact Judy Herndon, (919) 542-6495, jherndon@cccc.edu. for more information or to arrange to meet Harriet. Judy, a Basic Skills Recruiter on the Pittsboro campus, is fostering Harriet for a Triad rescue group.
1991 Cadillac: Excellent engine, good tires. Transmission needs work. For sale or possible donation. Contact Reba Brewington at (919) 258-5775.
Caribbean Cruise: Pay $1,500 for a cruise valued at $4,500! Carnival Cruise to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Price includes airfare from RDU to Miami. Departs 11/8/08. Must be purchased by 10/8/08. Contact Lewis Canady at (919) 819-6430.
COUGAR BITE-BACKS
Compliments, Complaints, Comments
Have something you would like to get off your chest? Send your letters and your news to marketing@cccc.edu. The editors reserve the right to select what will be printed and to edit material to fit the space available.